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Agio International Recalls Outdoor Gas Fire Columns Sold Exclusively at Costco Due to Fire Hazard

  • Patio Glow Outdoor Gas Fire Column
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Name of Product:
Patio Glow Outdoor Gas Fire Columns
Hazard:

Gas can leak from connections in the column, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Remedy:
Refund
Recall Date:
April 01, 2010
Units:

About 5,800

Consumer Contact

For more information, call Agio-USA at (800) 598-6532 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or e-mail the company at customerservice@va-cs.com. Additional information is available on Agio's recall Web site: www.va-cs.com/recall.

Recall Details

Description:

The recalled product is a propane gas fire column used for outdoor ambiance. The base of the column is rectangular with brick styling. The top has a bowl shape with lava rocks. This unit does not include ceramic logs. Only products with serial numbers running sequentially from 0081959SD through 0087754SD are affected. The model number GFP207 and the serial number is printed on a label that is located inside the door on the base.

Remedy:

Consumers should stop using the fire columns immediately and return the columns to any Costco retail outlet to receive a full refund.

Incidents/Injuries:

Agio has received five reports of fires. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:
Costco from August 2009 through February 2010 for about $200.
Distributor(s):
Agio International Co. of Hong Kong.
Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
10-728

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